Florida A&M University To Offer Scholarships For Women In Technology

FAMU has been granted, no pun intended, money to fund African American women wanting to pursue a degree in computer Science and Information Technology. The program, entitled African-American Women in Computer Science, (AAWCS), is a four-year program that provides scholarships and other assistance to women who express a financial need and an interest in computer science or information technology.

According to the press release, with a dearth of women going into science fields, the program hopes to increase the number or women graduating in Computer Science. Right now the number stands at 3.3%

Serena Williams Wins The U.S. Open 2008

The Williams Sisters have virtually changed the game of tennis. And you still must come their way. with big wins at the Olympics and now the U.S. Open, Serena Williams and sister Serena, are still two of the best players ever in tennis

Barack’s Freudian Slip 57 States?

The conservatives are having a field day with this one…but why isn’t the media talking about Obama’s 57 states comment during a recent Oregon speech?

Democratic National Convention Wins Diversity Hands Down

The Democratic National Convention was a big party with lots of diversity compared to the Republican National Convention, but did they make us feel any better about the issues we are all facing day to day?

Bernie Mac Dies At 50

Dead at 50, Bernie Mac is remembered for pulling no punches with his comedic style and personality. Bernie Mac will always be remembered as one of the funniest men in the business. Today we honor his life and his work.

Aishah Shahidah Simmons Challenges White Feminists

We’ve long heard the cries of Black women from Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I A Woman” to the present day cries abounding around the internet and in our community. And yet the question still remains: “Are the voices of African American women still being ignored?”

April Is Sexual Assault Month. What Are You Doing?

Sexual Assault Prevention In The African American Community
The month of April is Sexual Assault month. What are you doing to become a part of the solution.
Currently, 1 in 3 women will be raped or sexually assaulted in her life time. In the coming days we will be sharing resources that you can share [...]